Artemis II flies past moon, finds new science

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Artemis II astronauts flew deep into space around the moon. They saw new views of the far side before heading home.

This journey was NASA's first visit to the moon in many years. It helps prepare for future human landings on the moon soon.

This mission flew farther from Earth than any previous human flight. They saw old Apollo landing sites and got a message from an astronaut.

The astronauts were amazed by the beautiful views of the moon. They took many pictures and even named two craters.

This trip helps NASA get ready for future moon landings. It reminds us of past space trips and our home Earth.

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What did the Artemis II astronauts see during their journey?

They saw new views of the far side of the moon.

Why is this journey important for NASA?

It helps prepare for future human landings on the moon.

What did the astronauts do with the beautiful views of the moon?

They took many pictures and named two craters.

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